What Does Christmas Cost?

A meaningful gift always comes with a cost. And the best gifts often cost a pretty penny!

Yet, while Christmas is the season for giving, we rarely pause to consider the cost of Christmas itself. Scripture describes the precious price of Christmas — spoken of by the prophets of old, and then realized in the hardship of that very first “O’ Holy Night.” Families in Bethlehem mourned the loss of their children under Herod’s cruelty. Mary and Joseph searched for a place to rest. And the Savior Himself entered the world in conditions far beneath His glory.

These accounts were settled long ago, but they should not leave us unmoved. Pastor Randy challenges us to respond to the call of Christmas today! Because service to Christ, in any time or place, certainly comes with a cost — and it puts a demand on our lives, our talents, and our treasures - to devote them all to the One who holds the universe in his hand, Jesus our Lord.

SUNDAY DEC. 7th 2025